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SOF | OBITUARIES
Paddy and his PA/School Secretary, Jo
could liaise about forthcoming season
Donsworth, who served both BH and
tickets. The funeral was on the 23 March
the College ‘Admin’ with distinction over
but, for obvious reasons, was for family
a good number of years, should both
only. However, the family were planning
succumb to that ghastly affliction, Motor
a commemoration service when Covid-19
Neurone Disease. One of Paddy’s final
restraints finally permitted.
outings was, by invitation, a visit to BH
- Jeremy Kemp
when former Head, Matt King took charge
of Paddy’s wheelchair, giving him a tour
(CHARLES) PETER SMALLPEICE (K49-57)
of the estate; a generous gesture which
would have revived fond memories and
The Eastern Daily Press reported the
given Paddy, and Judith, much pleasure.
death of Peter Smallpeice, who sadly
To Judith, OF sons Jon (Z79-84), Simon
passed away on August 9 2020, aged
(Z79-86) and James (Z79-85) we extend
80 years. A private funeral was held
our sincere condolences.
under Covid-19 restrictions at Earlham
- Bob Williams (Hon OF)
Crematorium in Norwich on 16 September.
Colin Wigg kindly represented the Society
at that occasion.
ANDREW QUINSEE (S73-80)
Andrew died suddenly on 13 February
2021 of a heart attack, at the all-tooyoung age of 59.
‘Bop’, as he was known, attended
Brandeston Hall from 1973 to 1975 and
Framlingham from 1975 to 1980. He was
Head Boy during his last two terms in 1980
under Laurie Rimmer. He was a big lad
and played 1st XV rugby in the 2nd row
and batted in true ‘Haymaker’ fashion for
the school and the Haymakers. He held
the 100m record for quite a few years at
both schools too, which was remarkable
given his size.
He was a big Harlequins rugby fan, as am
Peter met his wife, Betty (Elisabetta), in
I, and would travel down to Twickenham
Venice in 1966 while making the return
from Norfolk with his wife to watch them,
journey from a 3-year accountancy spell
staying in London for the weekend. This
in what was then Rhodesia, and promptly
was rudely interrupted by Covid-19, and
married her the following year.
we were waiting for this to finish so we
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